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certificate of incorporation

American  

noun

  1. a statement filed with a state official in forming a corporation, stating its name, purposes, the distribution of its stock, etc.


certificate of incorporation British  

noun

  1. company law a signed statement by the Registrar of Companies that a company is duly incorporated

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Our team has requested GHF's certificate of incorporation and other linked documents.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2025

The certificate of incorporation of a private limited company for Snyder UK Investments Limited was filed Nov. 21 with the registrar of companies for England and Wales.

From Washington Post Jan. 2, 2023

The legislation would allow startup companies to elect to become a cooperative when they file a certificate of incorporation.

From Washington Times Jun. 2, 2017

LinkedIn’s certificate of incorporation also explicitly states that differential consideration cannot be paid to the Class B shareholders if LinkedIn is acquired in a merger.

From New York Times May 12, 2011

In order to strengthen its power and to broaden its influence, the Order, in 1886, applied for a certificate of incorporation under the laws of the state of Illinois.

From Beneficiary Features of American Trade Unions by Kennedy, James B.

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